Made with hand-knotted wool and originating from East Turkestan circa 1910-1920, this 7x8 antique Khotan rug is a particularly special find among this celebrated provenance—a most unusual near-square rug of the lineage, as well as a fabulous execution of the time-honored pomegranate pattern, among the most rich new curations from Rug & Kilim's classics.  On the Design: The field features navy blue, beige-brown and light gold tones, which underscore the all-over pattern—a geometric-floral motif known as the pomegranate, which students of archaic patterns may know as a symbol of fertility and abundance in the culture. Admirers of the craft will further appreciate both what a special find a square rug is in this provenance and what a fabulous quality the rug enjoys in kind with its rarity; full of rich dies and finely woven details in both its field and enfolding borders that exemplify works of this provenance. Altogether it’s an antique piece as deeply personal in its subtext as it is in the details and beauties that distinguish it in our craft—both a masterpiece and a true collector’s rug, teeming with history and culture. Condition: This antique Khotan rug is in good condition for its age and origin.